Batumi, Tbilisi Square N3
Brief Description of the Monument:
This two-story house was likely built at the end of the 19th century. Constructed from stone and brick, its main, elongated façade faces the square. The right side of the ground floor has been altered, while the left portion retains its original appearance. Here, a tunnel leading into the courtyard and an entrance hall are placed side by side. Both have arched openings—the tunnel entrance being a round arch—accented with rustication and keystones. A profiled frieze dividing the floors is still preserved in this section.
The second floor has reached us in a relatively untouched state. The wall is divided into four vertical segments by slightly projecting fluted pilasters. In the left two segments, there is one wide arched opening in each, while the remaining two segments contain three narrow arched openings each. These windows are topped with scalloped arch moldings that continue as a continuous band along the entire façade.
A wrought-iron balcony with ornate railing runs across the full width of the building’s façade. The house is crowned with a cornice featuring decorative dentils.
This building (as well as the adjacent house at I. Chavchavadze N15) plays an important role in shaping the architectural character of the square and the surrounding streets. However, in today’s rapidly changing Batumi—dominated by high-rise buildings—this structure risks being visually lost. Beyond its architectural details, the building holds significant urban planning and historical value, as it still clearly reflects the thoughtful and well-developed structure of this important district at the end of the 19th century.
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